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What I Did On My Summer Vacation – Part 1

I am sure that all my readers are wondering where I have been for the past month or so. Was I trying to negotiate a settlement to a devastating conflict between two countries? Maybe I was experimenting with a new formula that would become the next hot energy drink. I might have been working outContinue reading “What I Did On My Summer Vacation – Part 1”

Auto Matic

I was working on my obituary, in case someone needed notes to be able to deliver a glowing eulogy if I suddenly dropped dead. Never know when there is that rogue bus coming around the corner. That’s not my plan, but there’s nothing wrong with being prepared. I want to make sure that whoever deliversContinue reading “Auto Matic”

Population Explosion

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went into the room in the first place? I can hear all those heads nodding up and down. Now, what was the question I just asked? Oh, where are my keys? I know my readers, both of whom are of a similar age toContinue reading “Population Explosion”

Just Do Your Job

My wife and I have been traveling quite a bit lately. That’s my excuse for not posting in the past few weeks. Enough with the applause…and that is the subject of today’s blog. We have been flying a lot during our travels, and at the end of each flight, most passengers applaud the plane’s successfulContinue reading “Just Do Your Job”

Why I Hate Fruitcake

Like many television shows this time of year, bbriley.net will offer a rerun. This is a repeat of the often-requested article about fruitcake. Okay, the real reason is that I’m too busy with Christmas shopping, hanging decorations, and drinking egg nog—just getting ready for the season. There will be new BBRiley.net articles in the newContinue reading “Why I Hate Fruitcake”